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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,222.19, 456,342.60 and 104,539.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,222.19, 456,342.60 and 104,539.73 is: 156,812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,222.19 : 456,342.60 = 104,539.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,222.19/456,342.60 = 104,539.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,222.19x = 456,342.60 × 104,539.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,222.19x = 47,705,932,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705,932,191.50/304,222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,812.80

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